"bass--!"
Zhou Yang sprang up from the soft bed as if propelled by a spring, his eyes nearly popping out of their sockets.
"Holy crap! A whole garden? Is this system crazy? Or am I crazy?"
Zhou Yang rubbed his eyes and pinched his thigh hard. The intense pain instantly woke him up—this was not a dream!
A garden! That's something an ordinary villa can't compare to!
Especially in modern cities where land is incredibly valuable, a decent private garden, even if it's only two or three thousand square meters, can cost hundreds of millions or even billions of dollars!
Not to mention those ancient and expansive gardens that have been passed down through generations, they are simply priceless treasures!
"Wow, the system is really powerful!"
Zhou Yang felt a surge of excitement, as if he could already see the exquisite garden with its carved beams, painted rafters, and winding paths beckoning to him.
Selling balut (fertilized duck eggs) is no big deal!
Let alone thirty ways to eat it, he could have figured out three hundred ways!
He happily opened the system panel, where the "Thirty Ways to Eat Balut" was illustrated with pictures and text, from the most classic five-spice and spicy to novel charcoal grilling and deep-frying, and even steamed egg custard and soup recipes. Zhou Yang's mouth was watering just looking at it.
Hey, some people might think this is a culinary disaster, but if you make it right, it's absolutely delicious!
After studying the essence of the recipe, Zhou Yang checked the time; it was a little past seven in the morning, still early.
He quickly washed up and tiptoed out of the bedroom, careful not to wake Xu Yao, who was still fast asleep.
We headed straight to the largest fresh produce wholesale market in the vicinity.
When it comes to balut (fertilized duck egg), freshness and cooking time are key.
He wanted to buy the kind of high-quality eggs that had been incubated for ten to twenty days, half chicken and half egg, with thick egg liquid and the embryo already taking shape.
With the system's invisible blessing, Zhou Yang seemed to have gained a third eye, able to instantly distinguish which fertilized eggs were the freshest and most qualified.
He found a large poultry and egg wholesaler, and the boss, seeing that he was young, was willing to give him a few perfunctory answers.
It was clear that Zhou Yang's professionalism in selecting the balut immediately dispelled any initial contempt.
"Young man, you're an expert!"
The boss gave a thumbs up.
Zhou Yang smiled slightly: "I know a little, I know a little. Boss, give me five thousand of this quality!"
"How many?! Five...five thousand?"
The boss was practically speechless. This young man looked so refined, but he had quite the appetite!
Balut is a niche delicacy. There are a full five thousand of them. How long will it take to sell them all?
"That's right, just five thousand. Cash or QR code?"
Zhou Yang was efficient and decisive.
"Scan...scan the code!"
The boss quickly took out a QR code, afraid that this big customer would run away.
Thinking of his eager fans, each and every one of them is a big eater.
Although balut may have a narrow appeal, he believes that with his skills as an "alternative gourmet," he will definitely make them crave it.
Five thousand should barely be enough for the first day.
The boss was in a good mood when he saw how agreeable he was, and waved his hand generously.
"Young man, since you're so supportive of my business, I'll give you another hundred! To make it an auspicious number!"
"Thanks, boss."
Zhou Yang paid the money and asked the boss to deliver the goods to the address he provided that afternoon.
Afterwards, he went to the spice section and purchased a large amount of chili powder, Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, cinnamon and other spices, as well as some fresh scallions, ginger and garlic and side dishes.
Everything is ready, except for the east wind.
Go home and try out a few methods first, make sure it's a hit from the start!
Zhou Yang was carrying bags of spices and was about to hail a taxi home when his phone rang at an inopportune moment.
He took it out and saw that it was Gu Huaiyue.
"Hey, what's up?"
A slightly mournful voice came from the other end of the phone: "Young Master Zhou, do you still remember what day it is today? It's the auction!"
"The auction at Tianjin Auction House, huh? Weren't you supposed to be helping your friend sell the pen holder? You're really living the life of a hands-off manager!"
Zhou Yang suddenly slapped his forehead!
"Oh no! I forgot about that!"
I was so focused on the balut and the garden that I almost neglected the important business.
"I'll be there soon! I'll bring my Yao Yao with me!"
Zhou Yang quickly agreed, hung up the phone, and rushed back to the residential area.
When he got home, Xu Yao was already awake, wearing his oversized T-shirt, heating milk in the kitchen. Her two long, white legs were particularly eye-catching in the morning light.
"Yaoyao, let's go change our clothes for the auction!"
Zhou Yang rushed in.
Xu Yao was startled by him, and almost spilled the milk in her hand: "Oh! So soon? Is it today? I forgot there was an auction!"
Xu Yao breathed a sigh of relief, then became excited, "I've never been to an auction before. Is it like in the movies, with lots of rich people raising their paddles?"
"Almost there, hurry up and change your clothes, pick out something nice, and make me look good today."
Zhou Yang pinched her little nose.
After some tidying up, Xu Yao chose a champagne-colored knee-length dress, which made her skin look as white as snow and her temperament gentle and graceful.
Zhou Yang changed into a casual suit, which made him look even more tall and handsome.
"Let's go!"
Zhou Yang drove his flashy Pagani Huayra out of the garage.
The ice-blue body gleamed with a metallic sheen under the sunlight, and the moment the engine started, a deep and powerful roar proclaimed its extraordinary nature.
They sped along, heading straight for the Tianjin Auction House.
The auction house is located in the most bustling part of the city center, occupying a single Baroque-style classical building.
At this moment, the entrance was already bustling with people and vehicles.
Looking around, the parking lots and temporary parking spaces along the roadside are filled with all kinds of luxury cars.
Mercedes-Benz and BMWs worth millions are considered entry-level here, while Bentleys and Rolls-Royces worth tens of millions are commonplace.
There were even several limited-edition supercars worth tens of millions of dollars, dazzling the eyes.
The parking attendants at the entrance, dressed in uniform, were all in high spirits, yet they were also extremely busy, guiding vehicles to park one after another.
Zhou Yang's Pagani Huayra, although extremely rare in China, is worth over 30 million to nearly 40 million yuan.
But even in this truly elite circle of the wealthy, he can only be considered top-tier, not quite reaching the unparalleled level of being unrivaled.
Even so, when its highly recognizable gull-wing doors slowly rose, they still attracted the attention of everyone present.
"Hiss—Pagani Huayra!"
"Who is this car owner? I've never seen him before!"
"Young and promising, truly young and promising!"
A sharp-eyed parking attendant immediately jogged over, his face beaming with a professional smile, and bowed obsequiously.
"Hello sir, do you need help parking your car?"
Zhou Yang nodded slightly and tossed the keys to him: "Thank you for your help."
He reached out and took Xu Yao's hand. She was clearly taken aback by the scene before her. Her small hands were slightly sweaty, and she unconsciously gripped Zhou Yang's arm tightly, her eyes filled with a timid nervousness.
This was the first time she had ever experienced such a situation.
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